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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and coconut milk

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and selenium, while coconut milk has more manganese.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coconut milk is lower.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27, while the glycemic index of coconut milk is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6831.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +629%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.4%
Contains more IronIron +82.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +977.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +773.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1031%
Contains more FatsFats +19.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +501.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Coconut milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1109mg 16mg 109%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg 94%
Phosphorus 729mg 100mg 90%
Sodium 1529mg 15mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0mg 37%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.916mg 36%
Saturated fat 13.317g 21.14g 36%
Protein 20g 2.29g 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.67mg 29%
Selenium 17.7µg 6.2µg 21%
Vitamin A 160µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 1.014g 13%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Iron 0.9mg 1.64mg 9%
Fats 20g 23.84g 6%
Potassium 125mg 263mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.76mg 4%
Copper 0.238mg 0.266mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.183mg 3%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Choline 20.7mg 8.5mg 2%
Calories 265kcal 230kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.261g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 5.54g 1%
Net carbs 1.37g 3.34g N/A
Magnesium 38mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.026mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Coconut milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1514mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.